Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

das Sofa

Translation (Übersetzung) sofa, couch
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈzoːfa]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
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Tags (Tags)
home loanword furniture household everyday-object living-room
The word 'Sofa' is a neuter noun (das) in German. It is a loanword from French (sofa), which itself came from Arabic (ṣuffa). In German, it is used identically to English 'sofa' or 'couch' to refer to a piece of furniture for sitting or lying on, typically upholstered and with a back and arms. It is a very common household item.

Sofa - German Nouns - Sofa Meaning - Sofa Translation - Sofa Nouns Examples

Sofa is a German Nouns

Learn Sofa meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Sofa is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Sofa Examples (Beispiele) in English

Sofa examples with English translations. See how to use Sofa in sentences. Sofa example sentences in English below.

Das neue Sofa ist sehr bequem.
The new sofa is very comfortable.
Describing a piece of furniture
Die Katze schläft auf dem Sofa.
The cat is sleeping on the sofa.
Describing location/action
Wir haben gestern zwei Sofas im Möbelhaus gesehen.
We saw two sofas in the furniture store yesterday.
Shopping/plural usage
Kannst du bitte die Kissen vom Sofa nehmen?
Can you please take the cushions off the sofa?
Giving instructions related to the object
Die Farbe des Sofas passt gut zum Teppich.
The color of the sofa goes well with the carpet.
Using genitive case to show possession/relation

Sofa — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for Sofa — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • der Sofa
    das Sofa
    'Sofa' is a neuter noun, so it takes the definite article 'das', not 'der' (masculine) or 'die' (feminine).
  • die Sofas (pronunciation)
    die Sofas
    The plural is 'Sofas', pronounced /ˈzoːfas/. Learners sometimes incorrectly try to make it sound like the English plural 'sofas' with a different vowel sound.
  • auf dem Sofa sitzt
    auf dem Sofa sitzen
    When describing location (where someone is sitting), use the dative case after the preposition 'auf' (static location). 'Sofa' becomes 'Sofa' (dative singular of neuter nouns is identical to nominative). The verb must agree with the subject, not the location.

Sofa Word Family - Sofa Related Words - Sofa Family Members

Sofa Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Sofa word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Sofa family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Sofa related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Compound Noun (Zusammengesetztes Substantiv)
Sofagarnitur
Meaning: sofa set, suite
Example: Wir haben eine neue Sofagarnitur für das Wohnzimmer gekauft.
Noun
Sofaecke
Meaning: corner sofa, sectional sofa
Example: Die Sofaecke bietet viel Platz für Gäste.
Noun
Derived Adjective (Abgeleitetes Adjektiv)
sofaartig
Meaning: sofa-like
Example: Das große Kissen ist sofaartig bequem.
Adjective

Sofa Usage - Sofa Collocations - Sofa Idioms - Sofa Synonyms - Sofa Antonyms

Sofa Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Sofa Collocations (Kollokationen)

Sofa collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Sofa word combinations and how to use Sofa with other words naturally.

auf dem Sofa sitzen
to sit on the sofa
High frequency
auf dem Sofa liegen
to lie on the sofa
High frequency
ein bequemes Sofa
a comfortable sofa
Medium frequency
das Sofa im Wohnzimmer
the sofa in the living room
High frequency
ein Sofa kaufen
to buy a sofa
Medium frequency
sich aufs Sofa setzen
to sit down on the sofa
Medium frequency
das Sofa abstauben
to dust the sofa
Low frequency

Sofa Idioms (Redewendungen)

Sofa idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Sofa with meanings and explanations. Master Sofa expressions used in everyday German.

jemanden aufs Sofa legen
to put someone on the sofa
A literal phrase meaning to physically place someone on a sofa, often used when someone is tired or unwell and needs to rest.
Sofa-Hocker
sofa stool
Refers to a small, low stool or ottoman that is designed to complement a sofa, often used as a footrest.

Sofa Synonyms (Synonyme)

Sofa synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Sofa and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Sofa similar words and their usage.

Couch
Meaning: couch
High similarity
Kanapee
Meaning: settee, sofa
Medium similarity
Polstermöbel
Meaning: upholstered furniture
Low similarity

Sofa Antonyms (Antonyme)

Sofa antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Sofa. Discover Sofa opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Stuhl
Meaning: chair
Hocker
Meaning: stool
Bett
Meaning: bed

Sofa Semantically Related Words - Sofa Contextually Related Words - Sofa Thematically Related Words

Sofa Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Sofa semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Sofa. Explore Sofa related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Sofa contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Sessel Wohnzimmer Möbel Polster Liege Sitzgruppe Wohnung Einrichtung Relaxen Gemütlichkeit

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